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Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Insurance — Perth

A global law firm

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A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its well-established insurance practice in Perth, working closely with a senior partner. The role offers a key position within a highly regarded team advising leading insurer, corporate and government clients on complex insurance and commercial disputes.

The practice has a strong focus on construction professional indemnity and first-party property matters, including disputes involving construction defects, property damage, indemnity and coverage issues, and business interruption claims. You will also work across a broad range of insurance and commercial disputes, including financial lines, casualty and product liability claims, regulatory investigations, and marine and transport-related matters.

Responsibilities include leading complex litigated matters across State and Federal jurisdictions, advising on liability, indemnity and coverage issues, developing litigation and dispute resolution strategies, acting as a trusted adviser to sophisticated clients, and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to business development.

The role offers high-quality work, access to a global network of expertise, support for client relationship growth, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing benefits, and clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

  • Senior Associate or Special Counsel level experience within insurance litigation
  • Strong expertise in construction professional indemnity and first-party property matters
  • Experience across financial lines, casualty, product liability, regulatory investigations, and marine/transport disputes
  • Proven ability to lead complex litigated matters in State and Federal jurisdictions
  • Excellent advisory, dispute resolution strategy and client relationship skills
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers

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